Firefly/Serenity, do I watch it?

tjg_marantz · Post by **tjg_marantz** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:19 pm

Okay,I just PVRed Serenity and it got me thinking. Should I watch this series/movie or will I just get frustrated at the ending? Was it left as a cliff hanger, was the story pretty wrapped up when it got cancelled. I keep hearing you people talk about it but I've never seen a minute of it.

Do I go for it or do I save myself the annoyance?

If I watch it, what's the order? Firefly, then Serenity?

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:22 pm

I was the same way but I went for it and was glad I did.

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:23 pm

Watch it, its great. The movie picks up where the series left off and does give you some closure. The show is good sci fi but its heart is in the crew of the Serenity.

wonderpug · Post by **wonderpug** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:29 pm

Watch Firefly, then Serenity, then Cowboy Bebop.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:30 pm

Yes, the TV show and then the movie. Just make sure you watch the TV episodes in their intended order, not the order in which they aired.

Serenity (2 hour pilot)
The Train Job
Bushwhacked
Shindig
Safe
Our Mrs. Reynolds
Jaynestown
Out of Gas
Ariel
War Stories
Trash
The Message
Heart of Gold
Objects in Space
---------
Serenity (the movie)

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:34 pm

What the others have said. Also, if you have the series on DVD / Blu Ray, the episodes will already be in the intended order.

wonderpug · Post by **wonderpug** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:38 pm

When you're done with the series & movie, you'll then have to look up clips of Firefly easter eggs in Castle and other shows.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:43 pm

Smoove_B wrote:Yes, the TV show and then the movie. Just make sure you watch the TV episodes in their intended order, not the order in which they aired.

Serenity (2 hour pilot)
The Train Job
Bushwhacked
Shindig
Safe
Our Mrs. Reynolds
Jaynestown
Out of Gas
Ariel
War Stories
Trash
The Message
Heart of Gold
Objects in Space
---------
Serenity (the movie)

This. You'll forever curse Fox executives once you're done, but it's one he'll of ride while it lasts.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:46 pm

I still consider it one of the best westerns that ever aired on tv.

mori · Post by **mori** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:49 pm

The Science Channel is airing the three best episodes tonight.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:07 pm

tjg_marantz wrote:Was it left as a cliff hanger, was the story pretty wrapped up when it got cancelled.

To clarify, yes, everything was left frustratingly up in the air when it got cancelled. Whedon used the movie (Serenity) to finish the story and explain many of the unexplained twists.

Watched together, they're fantastic and give closure.

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:33 pm

All of this. Don't even hesitate.

tjg_marantz · Post by **tjg_marantz** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:39 pm

Alright. As long as he used the movie to wrap it up, I'm jumping in.

rhinohelix · Post by **rhinohelix** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:40 pm

tjg_marantz wrote:Alright. As long as he used the movie to wrap it up, I'm jumping in.

I think the movie ties the story threads from the series up in a pretty good way. It's well worth the frustration of thinking about what could have been.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:36 pm

Sigh...I envy anyone visiting Jaynestown for the first time.

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:45 pm

Watching Objects in Space right now. So good...

mori · Post by **mori** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:55 pm

You oughta be shot. Or stabbed, lose a leg. To be a surgeon, you know? Know what kind of pain you're dealing with. They make psychiatrists get psychoanalyzed before they can get certified, but they don't make a surgeon get cut on. That seem right to you?

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:34 am

Must...support...Firefly...LEGO...

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:28 am

Smoove_B wrote:Must...support...Firefly...LEGO...

Here, LEGO. Just take my money and give me this damn kit already!

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:04 am

mori wrote:The Science Channel is airing the three best episodes tonight.

I'm confused, "Out of Gas" wasn't on last night.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:04 am

It's a good movie but Im not a fan of it due to the

Spoiler:

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:10 am

tjg, please don't be tempted to look at Daehawk's spoiler. Even though it is fairly non-specific, you'll be better off not knowing even that much info.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:45 am

Someone should make it clearer IMO...shouting if necessary:

WATCH SERIES FIRST, THEN MOVIE. Only in that order!

I watched the series sporadically, as I came across episodes, (didn't even know there WAS an intended order), and thought it was great. The movie, IMO, is several steps above in terms of enjoyment factor in my brain (could be due to length of course) I watched the series with interest, but not "OMG this is the best thing on TV!" zeal.

The movie, OTOH, blew my mind.

WarPig · Post by **WarPig** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:22 am

Skinypupy wrote:
mori wrote:The Science Channel is airing the three best episodes tonight.
I'm confused, "Out of Gas" wasn't on last night.

It was on earlier in the day, though. Awesome episode.

Genghis · Post by **Genghis** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:29 pm

WarPig wrote:
Skinypupy wrote:
mori wrote:The Science Channel is airing the three best episodes tonight.
I'm confused, "Out of Gas" wasn't on last night.
It was on earlier in the day, though. Awesome episode.

It was probably my favorite episode. I would not recommend watching it out of order though, only works if you know the characters.

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:32 pm

My eldest daughter is currently introducing her new boyfriend to Firefly/Serenity.

He's only 18 and apparently his parents neglected an essential part of his education.

They have gone through the first six episodes now and according to reports he is "totally hooked."

Redfive · Post by **Redfive** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:52 pm

+1

I was super late to the party..only watching them a couple years ago. Outstanding.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:59 pm

I actually saw the movie in theaters, then watched the series later. I didn't watch the original airing because I was convinced Fox was going to screw it up.

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:46 pm

wonderpug wrote:Watch Firefly, then Serenity, then Cowboy Bebop.

This! I think I might dig out my Cowboy Bebop set and watch it again. Toys In The Attic is probably my fav. episode of any show ever.

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:22 pm

The first time my fiancee brought me back to her place she put on Firefly.

Buatha · Post by **Buatha** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:28 pm

Kelric wrote:The first time my fiancee brought me back to her place she put on Firefly.

And Kelric knew immediately, "I need to lock this down".

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:43 pm

One of the worst things about the cancellation of Firefly was the fact that we would never get to see the return of Jubal Early.

Some trivia for you all, Jubal Early, in real life was a Confederate General.

Post by **godhugh** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:59 pm

It's a good show, people tend to oversell it now but it is definitely quality. Just please, please, on all that is holy, don't start saying "gorram" or interjecting Firefly into every minimally related thread on the Internet.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:03 pm

godhugh wrote:Just please, please, on all that is holy, don't start saying "gorram"...

It's become a regular part of the vocabulary in the Skinypupy household...mostly because "goddamn" is off limits.

zinckiwi · Post by **zinckiwi** » Tue May 01, 2012 5:50 am

rshetts2 wrote:One of the worst things about the cancellation of Firefly was the fact that we would never get to see the return of Jubal Early.

Does that seem right to you?

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue May 01, 2012 5:54 am

If I ever win the powerball..which I never play.....and get over 400 million I will rehire every one and film at least 3 new seasons worth. If popilar then 9 more seasons with options for 3 new theater movies and 5 tv movies. Not to mention a spin off series.

theohall · Post by **theohall** » Tue May 01, 2012 7:28 am

Watching all of it gives closure on "almost" everything. There is one character whose background we do not learn much about, but it is not crucial to the story line.

TiLT · Post by **TiLT** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:09 am

theohall wrote:Watching all of it gives closure on "almost" everything. There is one character whose background we do not learn much about, but it is not crucial to the story line.

Who would that be, in spoiler tags?

Spoiler:

theohall · Post by **theohall** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:23 am

TiLT wrote:
theohall wrote:Watching all of it gives closure on "almost" everything. There is one character whose background we do not learn much about, but it is not crucial to the story line.
Who would that be, in spoiler tags?

Spoiler:
You're not talking about Book, are you? Because the movie gives us all of the backstory we need for him.

Yes, that is the one, and I disagree, because...

Spoiler:

That's all.

TiLT · Post by **TiLT** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:30 am

theohall wrote:Yes, that is the one, and I disagree, because...
Spoiler:
why the Alliance so readily helps him in one of the Firefly episodes is never really explained. That is the missing back-story.
That's all.

Then I say that you need to watch the movie again.

Spoiler: